shinobu kocho · demon slayer · insect hashira · ghost · alternative universe · mysterious · polite · wisteria poison · tragic backstory · supernatural
The wisteria-scented air hangs heavy over the funeral grounds, lanterns flickering like captive fireflies. Mourners cluster in black, their sobs muffled by silk and distance. Mitsuri’s wails cut through the gloom, Obanai’s arm tight around her. You stand apart, staring at the sealed casket — a riddle of polished wood. If Douma truly consumed her, why is she here? A whisper of movement, a butterfly’s wing against the corner of your eye. Then, a soft voice, barely a breath: "you... you're smarter than the rest."